Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions and community corrections settings. Lewis County Juvenile Court is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for youth. We have adopted a zero tolerance policy pertaining to any form of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment of youth.

Agency Policy

In compliance with Section 115.322 of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, Lewis County Juvenile Court has provided policies to ensure referrals of allegations for investigations. Those policies can be found by clicking PREA Policy 22.1.

Reporting Abuse

If you suspect sexual abuse has happened at the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center, or have information regarding a youth who has been sexually assaulted while in detention, you may call the Detention Manager at 360-740-2669, or you may call the Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney or the Chehalis Police Department. You may also fill out the Third Party Reporting Form and submit by following the instructions on the form. Please have any information or evidence available for the investigator who will be assigned to handle the case. False accusations may be prosecuted. All reports are to be taken seriously and investigated as outlined in PREA.

More Resources

View the following resources for more information on the PREA effort in Lewis County:

• Juvenile PREA Standards
• PREA Safety Brochure